Comparison

Rainbow Web 3 vs Candy Pop!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rainbow Web 3

Experience a unique twist on the classic match-3 genre with innovative gameplay on unusual web-shaped fields. Solve intricate puzzles, defeat the villainous Spider, and restore a magical kingdom. Collect rainbow beads, cast spells, and uncover hidden objects in this brain-teasing adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique web-shaped playing fields
  • Villain Spider challenges
  • Brain-teasing logic puzzles
  • Collect letters for secret spells
  • Find hidden objects
  • Restore enchanted workshops
  • Secret levels in caves
Features
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Rainbow Web is an unusual three in a row game Realize your Match-3 player’s potential in a brand new way! You have definitely never seen such a game before! Are you a three in a row games lover? Do you think you have tried them all and know everything about them? We are glad to present a fresh look at the classic gameplay on unique playing fields. Isn’t it fascinating? Other amazing details: - The Villain Spider is crafty: he has woven 12 types of sophisticated webs. - Don’t lose focus: as soon as the web field is completed, The Wizard Spider spoils everything by tearing the web and freezing the beads. - Exercise your brains and logic, stay one step ahead: supercombo’s not a panacea! - Play together with your family: collect letters and combine them into the secret spells! - Artful puzzles: the sewing machine has never been so complicated! - Find the hidden objects: be attentive and keep a sharp look-out – magic doesn’t come that easy! - Unspell the whole town: 10 enchanted workshops with antique interior are ruined. - Secret levels in the caves: win against the Spider in his lair! - Charming music and the cutest graphics create coziness and the atmosphere of quiet medieval times. - Our game is free to download and play and in-app purchases of extra bonuses are available. Why is the playing field so strange? Because it is the web that the Wizard Spider has entangled the Masters’ town with. The field’s shape will let you think outside the box and realize your three in a row player’s potential in a brand new way! The beads are rainbow colours, collect them all and breathe new life into the Rainbow Kingdom. Town hall, Blacksmith, Carpenter’s and other workshops are ruined, abandoned and wait for their Hero! By the way, there’s no need to swing a sword, you should only need your brain to solve unusual match-3 puzzles. The Rainbow Kingdom has no chance for salvation without your help! We are using Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Candy Pop!

Embark on an exciting adventure in a candy-filled wonderland. Your mission is to rescue this magical land by bursting colorful bubbles and defeating a mysterious force. Progress through hundreds of levels, enjoy stunning 3D graphics, and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Challenging new game modes
  • Special bubbles and boosters
  • Hundreds of innovative levels
  • Stunning real 3D graphics
  • Compete with friends on leaderboards
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
Features
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There is a magic and wonderful land full of candies in a galaxy far, far away … One day, a mysterious force comes and start plaguing it. Your little friend from CandyLand need your help to defeat the bad guys and rescue this wonderland. Travel the wonderland bursting as many bubbles as you can in this exciting adventure. Win levels and free CandyLand piece by piece. FEATURES: -New challenging and fun game mode, special bubbles and boosters! -Completely new and innovative design of hundreds of levels - more added every 2 weeks! -Stunning real 3D experience and enchanting graphics! -Play with friends to compete for the top of leaderboard! -Easy to play, challenging to master! Already a fan of bubble shooting game? It is the most challenging bubble shooting game EVER! Try it NOW!

Screenshots

Rainbow Web 34 screens
Candy Pop!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candy Pop! at 87% against Rainbow Web 3's 47%. Candy Pop! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rainbow Web 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Pop! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candy Pop! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 661 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Rainbow Web 3's written reviews are positive against 87% of Candy Pop!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow Web 3 ships an update every 2 months, Candy Pop! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rainbow Web 3 versus Candy Pop!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbow Web 3Candy Pop!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (168 ratings)4.4 (661 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168661 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichail TretyakovNODRIX GAMES PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Rainbow Web 3

All ratings168 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative43.9%

Candy Pop!

All ratings661 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral11.7%
Negative1.7%

User reviews

Rainbow Web 3

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and medieval aesthetic
  • 🧩 Challenging puzzle design with variety
  • 🎵 Great music and sound effects
  • ⏰ No time pressure allows strategic planning

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads after every level
  • 🚫 Removed free play mode in recent updates
  • ⚠️ Move restrictions limit gameplay freedom
  • 🔄 Limited content - game ends too quickly

Candy Pop!

From 661 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🚀 Great way to pass time
  • 💡 Unique candy-themed gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timed levels can be frustratingly difficult
  • 💰 Requires in-app purchases to progress
  • ⏱️ Long wait times between levels
  • 🎮 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Rainbow Web 3

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes after completing levels
  • Game stuck at specific levels (Blacksmith, Carpenter, Shoemaker)
  • Won't progress past certain points even with full unlock
  • App won't open or immediately closes on startup
  • Freezing between levels requiring app restart
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  • In-app purchases not processing despite charging account
  • Crystals not appearing after purchase
  • Sound and music not working
  • Screen layout incorrect for iPhone screens
  • Puzzle pieces hidden behind tools and difficult to click
  • Game resets progress when closed
  • Broken app support links (404 errors)

Requested features

9 requests
  • More levels and continued content updates
  • Option to disable move restrictions or casual mode
  • Ability to restart and replay from beginning with progress tracking
  • One-time payment option for ad-free experience
  • Multiple player profiles with separate save games
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  • In-game help and support system
  • Restore original Rainbow Web 1 and 2 for iOS
  • Move counter tracking feature
  • Better hint system that actually works

Candy Pop!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging and varied levels
  • Ability to earn free lives/boosters
  • Improved level design and difficulty curve

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rainbow Web 3

One-time10
  • Hammer Pack$0.99
  • Hints Pack$0.99
  • Crystal Pack$1.99
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  • Hints Pack Pro$3.99
  • Hammer Pack Ultimate$4.99
  • Hints Pack Ultimate$4.99
  • Unlock Full Version$4.99
  • Crystal Pack Pro$4.99
  • Package Starter$9.99
  • Crystal Pack Super$19.99
6 purchases

Candy Pop!

One-time6
  • 10 Gems$0.99
  • 32 Gems$2.99
  • 55 Gems$4.99
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  • 120 Gems$9.99
  • 250 Gems$19.99
  • 700 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Rainbow Web 3 free?
Rainbow Web 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candy Pop! free?
Candy Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rainbow Web 3 or Candy Pop!?
Candy Pop! is rated higher. Rainbow Web 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Candy Pop! averages 4.4 from 661 ratings.
Do Rainbow Web 3 or Candy Pop! have ads?
Rainbow Web 3 shows ads; Candy Pop! does not.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow Web 3 or Candy Pop!?
Rainbow Web 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Candy Pop! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rainbow Web 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Candy Pop! on September 29, 2026.

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